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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
THE EARTHQUAKE ERA.
THE GLOBE IN ONE OF ITS CON
VULSlVE PERIODS.

Something About the Earthquakes That
Have Devastated the World In the
Past-Ths Wonderful Volcano of Mauna
Lea In tho Sandwich Islands.
Te feel the very ground shaken is n II God
himself had changed his eternal attributss
Yet the records show that the earth does
lose its axity, and that 20 often that enc
might well expect the people OF some regions
70 look upon it as an ordinary event in Life.
Disreyardinz the mythical accounts OF
cities swallowed up, continents sunk beneath
tho waters as the lost Atlantis, and nations
destroyed in day, VIZ find III authentic Dis
tory numerous instances OF earthquakes 10
destructive that the mind is appalled, ~ the
bare facts In ths great earthquake, followed
by tidal waves, which dssolstsd the Roman
empire Ia the yssr 524, it was supposed thai
half million people psrshsd. The coasts OF
Greece, Italy and Africa were greatly
changed; the ssa, retiring, left shs bottom
visiblo. then rolling bsc. with great hood
It soeD. vessels and s.s monsters far mans
the .i.A swain iii the elm tree aud the
anchor dragged III tbs garden" The great
sartnuuaAs IN Caiabria, in 1883, destroyed at
least lCUCvO people; that as Lisbon, LITTLE
earlier nearly ~ many; At lsast lOO,O were
destroyed III 1868 in South and Central
Aulelica. and the recent horrors III Java,
Itmy and elsewhere arc fre-h III the public
memory Altogether it is estimated that at
least 100000 psopls hsvo been thus de-
stroyeG by earthquakes since tho beginning
OF us Dry.
IN the reign Of AhsD, 80 B. c., and in that
Of Uzziah hundred years later, there were
considerable earthquakes; the same region
was devastated in 81 B. c., l0,OCo persons
being killed in Palestine alone; and again In
1l5 4. d. tho east Wa. terribly shaken. Be
tween the years 1906 b c. and 1872 A. d..
period Of 3, ,44s years, over COCO earthquakes
were no.ed in the public annals OF various
countries. and with improved methods OF oo-
seryation the list now exceeds 5000.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13

All the northern and eastern parts OF the
United States have been comparatively Tree
from shocks, though New England was
badly aCi.ate1 in l7i5, and the recent de-
stl1lction OF Charleston, S. c., is fresh III the
publc mind. This was soon followed by very
light shocks, perceptible through the central
west But the remarkable fact is that Call-
fornia. especially that section near the coast,
has from the earliest times been an earth
quake center. Stranger still, the chief force
Of the disturbance appears to center IN Monte
Diablo and about San Francisco, rs that city
often has very disquieting tremors, while
Oakland. Just east of the bay, has not shiver
For some twenty years past there has been
a noticeable increase in the number and de-
structive violence of these shocks. In lool
Mendoza. Peru. was literally leveled IN less
ihan one minute, and $1,000 people crushed
beneath the ruins. In 1863 there were earth
nnal,es. tidal waves and rising and sinking
coasts from Mexico southwark. III 1873 the
whole earthquake belt was repeatedly ana
Violently agitated. Southern Italy was re-
peatedly shaken. with the loss Of 5000 liyes:
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An Insane Deed,

BALTIMORE, March 12.-Aliss Carrie
Beltz, a beautiful young nurse twenty
wears of age, employed by Mr.. Benjamin
Berwanger, of the firm of Likes, Ber-
wanger & Co., was shot and instantly
killed at midnight last night by her en-
ployer's son Henry. The tragedy occur
red in the nursery. Berwanger imme-
diately left the house and gave himself
up at the Central police station. lie has
been confined in an insane asylum at diff
ferent times, and the shooting is thought
to have been the result OF sudden spell
Of insanity.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
THE LAST ACT.
Interment Of the Remains of Henry Ward
Beecher.

Interment Of the Remains of Henry Ward
Beecher.
New YORK, March 12.-The remains OF
the late Henry Ward Beecher were taken
from Plymouth church, Brooklyn, at $50
this morning and conveyed to Greenwood
cemetery. and they were deposited in a
large receiving vault, whhre they will re-
main until the family select lot for final
interment.
All night long the church was guarded
bv Plymouth Company G, and at z O'Clock
this morning the colonel Of the Thirteenth
regiment turned the remains over to the
Plymouth church committee who had
charge OF the burial.
A Gordon of one hundred police, in
charge of captain and three sergeants,
were drawn up in front of the main en-
trance Of the church on Orange street.
There were very few people on the street
at the time, and everything passed OF
quietly. None of the family went to the
church. At 8O'clock the members OF the
committee and other gentlemen present
took last look at the face OF the dead
divine, and the lid of the casket was
screwed down by Undertaken Hopper
the casket was lifted on the shoulders OF
six undertakers' assistants, carried out OF
church and placed in the hearse. Rey
S. b. Halliday walked in front OF the
casked with uncovered head. Thetiower'
which were placed on top of the casket
were allowed to remain. The first car
riage which preceded the hearse was occu
pied by Rev. s. b. Halliday, Undertaken
Hopper, and Mr.. S. V. White There
were eleven other carriages.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13

Jul ,ne gIe.oxe. navoc was In JAVA
world stood appalled, at the facts, Mountains
were sunk, fisures were opened in the earth,
the sea overwhelmed the low lands, ana AZ
least 5000 people were destroyed In that
island snd the adjacent regions. There are
forty-fye active volcanoes III Java, ana All
were in the highest activity inlets from tns
oceon were clicked with lava and hot ashes,
and IN. water heated to . high temperature.
A brisf era OF quiet intervsned. and now va
have the destructive earthquakes in Italy and
the mild.r ones in Spain, and contemporary
with them the great eruption Of haunA Loa;
in th. Sandwich islands, where the ground
We, shaken almost constantly 70: thirty'si1
hours.
bofh Ca,,nes aud Monaco, which are shown
in the ruts above given, are well known TO
tourists. suld both were some hat anscssd oy
tAs recent quake in the Italian Siyiera
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
A Kentucky Tragedy.

MoRELAND, KY, March 12.-Adam
CARPENTER, one of the most wealthy and
influential farmers of this county, was
foully murdered last night. Some one
had been prowling around Carpenter s
home for several nights, and last night
about II O'clock when knock was heard
at the front door, Carpenter took his gun
and stole out the rear door. He was
shot dead in his tracks with buckshot.
Great excitement prevails throughout the
county to-day. A large reward will be
offered for the murderer.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
Killed on the Railroad.

CHICAGO, March 12-While George
Halseley, aged twenty-five, and his sister
Lila, aged sixteen, were crossing the rail
road tracks at Greenleaf street last even
ing, on their way to party, they were
struck by train which was running at q
rapid rate. George was instantly killed
and his body horribly mangled. The
young lady was thrown from the track
and so terribly bruised that she lay un-
conscious for several hours. Two trains
were passing the crossing at the time
and it is supposed that in stepping out OF
the way of one train they passed in front
of the other
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
The Bricklayers' Union.

The Bricklayers' Union met last night
and discussed the resolution passed some
time since by the master-builders and
brickmakers. The bricklayers had
asked for 81 per day and nine hours as .
days labor.
The "bosses" resolved to pay "a for
first-class workmen for ten hours work.
Less hours Of work to be paid for pro-
portionstely. A committee was appoint
ed 10 confer with the bosses and effect IN
amicable compromise II possible.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
Chamber Of Commerce.

An adjourned meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Chamber OF Commerce
was held last night.
The ordinance allowing the Richmond
and Danville railroad TO extend their
track down Dock and Water streets TO
the CLYDE wharf, as recently passed by
the Council, was endorsed. New bylaws
were adopted. A resolution condemning
the spasmodic manner in which appro-
priations are made for the James river
Improvement was also passed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
How the Sorosis Started.

Omaha Man-So you belong to the noted
Sorosis societyi
New York Miss-Yes | was one of the
original members.
LET me see, it's twenty years now since
that society started"--
Dear me 50 il is, but you must not forget
that the original members were infants when
1t began
"Infantsl Really, | have an idea IL was an
Independent movement Of some sort"
"Oh! it was. You see, its formation was
the result of a rebellion on the part OF the
girl babies who didn't want TO be weaned." "
Omaha World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
The Fair Type Writer.

She clicks the keys
And she tinllles the bell
With "a practiced ease
No tongue could tell;
Her nimble fingers fly
And !:
Well, sit by
And watch the girl,
SO sW eet, so shy,
And my brains whirl,
For | love her tenderly-
And she:
Well, she tinkles the bell
And she clicks the keys,
And if / should tell
Jly love, she'd freeze
Ny blood with a scornful "YoUw
Eheu! William ii. Hills.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
LIGHT AND AIRY.
She Knew Him.

6hs sat beside me at the play
In all her girlish lovelness,
While in the box ecross the way
A dowaSer in gorgeous dress
Sat. while the diamonds glittered bright,
On vrinlded neck and shoulders bare,
"Ah. were thosc gems my Own, cried,
I'D find for them piece more iair.
Sweetheart" whispered, need tell
Where would have those gems repose!'
She faltered not (she knew re wci),
"Thy, with your uncle, suppose
Chicago Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
SuicIde or Murder?

STEUBEYyILLE, O., March 12.-About
o'clock last night Mollie Fisher, living
on Kilgore street, was shot and instantly
killed, the ball penetrating her heart.
The revolver was found by her side. II
is not known whether il was suicide or
murder. Two Italians named Joe Chick
ery and Joe Moran, with whom she has
several times quarreled, were arrested on
suspicion.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
A Sweet Wife's Charming Gift.

Husband-It is kind of you TO remember
me on my birthday, but ! had concluded to
stop smoking Jn the score of economy.
Wife-Oh, these are not expensive, my
dear, bought them at seventy-fve cents q
hundred. Texas Siftings.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
d. sappy in the Depths of Woe.

Jaw, De Sappy, what's ailinS you this
mAvnin'P
I've wsceiyed bad news, Fitzpe:cy, ole
fol"
"Tsll me about it,"
"Ysstahday purchased dozen high cob
lsrs, doncher know"
"Wsup
well. to-day learn that the Pwince OF
Wales has begun TO wear tnrn downs. It's
dwsadful -Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
HAPPENINGS AT HOME AND ABROAD
AS SENT OVER THE WIRES.

IntermeDt of Beecher-The Great Ocean
Yacht Race-KiIled on the Rail-An In
sane Decd-A Kentucky Tragedy-Sui-
eide or Murder?-Foreign News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
A Society Pebt.

By indulging penchant TO bebt,
A ''hossy'' young man got in debt;
lie owed such q sumb
He Veg forced 70 succumb-
tie Is 'yearing his summer suit yeot.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
4 Lenten Service.
That's All Right.

A boy drank bottle Of ink,
And they say that be very soon died;
But why he met death j can't think,
For, Of course, he was all write inside.
New Haven News
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
A MOuruful Jtnglo.

Break, break, break,
On thy cold gray stones, o -
Broke, broke, broke,
L. tho soeg that you sing to me.
Louisville Joufo4
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
Far Fetched.

The secret now we viii explain.
For mystery's bore;
Gilbert has opened anew vein,
Hence We have Ruddygore.
London noonshine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13

Hw form h LIKE tne scuipsosS dream a -
Her speech Is Like The cooling OF dc.e
Hss features cen an annhorits would pleA
p eyes-thos 0soi - shsS bose0eA
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
Bismarck Dimes His supporters.

BERLIN, March 12.-Bismarck gave
dinner last night TO the leaders Of the
various parties which voted for the Sep
tennate bill
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13

The President has removed from office
James Gibson, inspector of hulls at bui'
falo, N. Y.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Cars Compliment to the Kais,

ST. PETERSBURG, March 12.-The Gar
will send the Grand Duke Vladimir and
the Grand Duke Michael together with
large suite, to Berlin on the occasion Of
Emperor Williams birthday as mark of
his cordialitY.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
The German Situation.

BERLIN, March 12.-Miguels speech
is the exclusive topic, because it is con
sidered the financial programme of the
National Liberals. 1t has caused true
Liberals the deepest discomfort, because
it shows that the National Liberals now,
like the Conservatives, plead the exemp-
tion Of the German high nobility from the
tax which is laid on other citizens.
Russia has sent no circular concerning
the Bulgarian executions, nor about leay-
the the three emperor's alliance.
The bourse is very firm and animated,
with extensive coverings.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-13
Paris Gets "A Shake.

PARIS, March IA sharp shock Of
earthquake was felt throughout the city
Yesterday. For a time there was gen.
eral panic, and the hotels and the bourse
were mJtied of their occupants in avery
few seconds. The people were, however,
soon reassured. 1t is found that many
walls of buildings in various parts of the
city were cracked by the quake.
MONTE CARLO, March l2-The recur-
renee of earthquakes at different points
in the Riviera has induced fresh rush
of frightened pleasure and health-seeking
tourists hither from Nice, Cannes, Men
tone, and San Reno. All the hotels here
are again crowded.
, 1887-01-27

II makes no difference how well estab-
lishcd a patent medicine is, il the pro-
priciur cease advertising its sales dimin-
ish advertisement Is To II great extent
the source Of its existence. Ii it has merit
it ma live even after advertising ceases,
but that life will be obscure, and some
other medicine of the same nature will he
advertised and take its place. Nothing
shows the benefits uf advertising so much
as patent medicine. An article will come
on the market; S40.0O0 or $50, 900 will he
spent in advertising, and every wholesale
drug house will handle II. AS long as the
advertising continues there will be n run
on It but If the proprietors have no more al.
vcrtising money to spend or they think the
reputation of the article safe without more
advertising, we find ourselves overstocked
Tukc that well known st. Jacobs oil.
Before the proprietor died it was adver.
tised in the papers all over the country,
and ON dead walls, and rocks and trees.
since his death the advertising has been
diminished. and the sale has proportion
atcly decreased. That is only an example.
There are hundreds Of once famous rene
dies now forgotten because they We're moi
kept before the public's notice. a few ui
the good old ones have survived many
years because the proprietors recognized
the necessity Of advertising, and have con
tinucd in II systematic, regular way M.
l. Stuudish In Globe Democrat.
, 1887-01-27
to go.
THE PLEURo PNEUMONIA RING.

There is no reason why the public
should take any particular interest in the
dispute between the national humbuggery
in regard to pleuro pneumonia and the
Illinois humbuggery on the same subject.
The conflict between them is like that of
two quack doctors over a man not Sc
nously i'll, but both claiming that he has
. dangerous disease, aud quarreling be-
tween themselves as to how it should be
treated. There is not nor has there been
a case Of genuine malignant contagious
pleuro pneumonia among Illinois cattle.
All practical cattlemen know the fact. II
is established by incontestable evidence.
Sick cattle and we'll cattle have stood for
weeks and months side by side in the
same distillery stalls and have fed side by
side 10 the same pastures. and the well
cattle never caught a faint OF the disease.
This proves that it is not contagious. All
the empires in the world can not show
that a lung disease not contagious is the
distinctive disease known as malignant
pleuro pneumonia.
But the absurd panic created BY the
pleuro pneumonia ring has caused serious
damage to cattle interest in the state.
It. has caused Illinois cattle 10 be em-
bargoed BY neighboring and distant states,
and has injured the cattle and meat trade
Of Chicago.
If Governor Oglcsby, the state live
stock commission and the state vcterinar-
ian and his assistants will get up and
declare the fact that there is no pleuro
pneumonia in Chicago or Illinois, instead
Of ~bandying epithets in regard to meas
ures for roofing out disease that does not
exis., they will render the state a sub
stantial service. - Chicago E,ehn0 Jour
-.
, 1887-01-27

We ATE constantly receiving complaints
of sewer gGes in different parts Of the city
and it has been u great question how to
get rid of the offensive substance. II is
almost Impossible 10 conflne it, and 1t has
been the ourcc OF much annoyance. be-
lievc | have n good plan for getting away
with it with very little expense md no an
noynnce Along every sewer where II is
generated there nrc mills and factories. Of
one sort or another, which AVE tall smoke
stacks. The fires under them are very
hot, nnl the draft through them is fierce.
1t would be an easy thing 10 construct
ducts from the sewers to these smoke
stack. aud the gas, drawn into them,
would be burned up and never offend
anybody clsc's nostrils.- Health Commits
sioncr Stevenson in Globe-D Democrat.
, 1887-01-27

1t is hard to understand, but it seems
TO be c nllnia with young married PEG
ple. 10 celebrate their honeymoon by hav-
ing their photographs taken together and
then conspicuously displayed in some art
store. The good taste OF such displays
may he as seriously questioned as the
propriety of hanging marriage certit-
Gates or state fair diplomas in the front
parIox. This act subjects the young
bride to COARSE and nl-natured criticism.
and leaves the groom open to the ques-
ton of every passer-by, How could she
have married himf' II bridal couples
must be photographed with the orange
wreath and lace thrown in, hang the pict-
ure in the garret and not behind the
plate glass fronts Of stores. Marriage
gives sufficient notoriety without Illus
tra4ing its victims.-Pioneer Press.
, 1887-01-27

The suspension of the Roman Catholic
priest, DR.. McGlynn, for many years the
pastor Of st. Stephens church, New
York, has attracted much attention
throughout the country. There have
been suggestions that the priest was being
treated with unnecessary hardness, not
to say severity, by the powers of Rome,
and DIR. McGlynn's parishioners recently
expressed themselves strongly in his ia
vor.
These ideas are effectually dispelled by
the statement of Archbishop Corrigan,
Just published. which shows that as lar
back as 1882, DR.. McGlynn was repri-
minded for making political speeches,
which is agsiust the rules OF the church.
He Wa ~aImonishe1 from time to time of
his duty, but persisted in his robellious
course. finally going SO far as to openly
advocate the land theories OF Henry
George. He declared;
Il would bring about instantly, if |
could, such change OF laws al! the world
over as WOulu couu-catt piiNaNt ptVlViAS
in Land without one penny OF compensa-
ton to the miscalled owners.
This doctrine is 50 much at variance
with the teachings of the Romish church
that the suspension OF the doctor followed
a. an inevitable necessity. Instead OF
dealing harshly with him, it appears that
the church treated DIR. McGlynn With the
utmost patience and consideration.
, 1887-01-27

Mr.. I. W. Atkins, Giard kas.
writes: 81 never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitten 10 my customers.
they give entire satisfaction aud are rapid
sellers. Electric Bittcrs are the purcst
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively curc Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds of dollars in doe.
tors bills every year. Sold at fifty cents
a bottle by W. y. Hunt.
, 1887-01-27

SOMETHING like $50 congressman, de-
feated At the last election, are drawing
their salaries up to the last notch aud pre-
pairing for their enforced retirement. 1t
is only to be hoped that they will not all
conclude that it is their duty to write
books on their experience and public al
fairs generally.
, 1887-01-27

THE Deseret Ne,cs, Mormon organ. as
serts that there is a tenacity about Nor
mon character that is proof against every
human intrigue to dissolve it." 1t is true
that the Mormon character may be hard
to dissolve, but when old Uncle Sam gets
his back up the peculiar institution which
Mormon character has developed will have
, 1887-01-27

Hon license greatly increases the rev.
enue from that source and greatly de-
creases the number Of saloons. 1t is a
vigorous measure of temperance reform,
and it is q relief to taxpayers.
, 1887-01-27

The best physicians o freely admit
that typhoid patients, In the great ma
: iority Of cases, woulD4 ecover without 4
drop Of medicine; that they need medi'
cine mainly to promote ease and comfort,
and that pure air is better for them than
all drugs.-Hall's journal OF Health.
, 1887-01-27
HERsi THERE!

To be born with keener sight,
More passionate delight,
Wider view Of life and death
Choossl :.
To be u to bitter pain, .
Deeper loss II higher gain
Than most OF mortal breath.
ChooS,i
Hush, a voice.
Is this the artists choice,
An eager spirit could not hesitate,
But to wait,
With all OF self crying, Hem,
And God within saying, Thenei
To fear,
70 despair,
Then TO follow the Their,
Because OF ones eift-ah. %rrjoice'
The artist has no choice
-Aiinna Caroline Smith In Boston Advertiser.
, 1887-01-27

A bit OF soft paper Is recommended by
an Enslilh doctor for dropping medicines
into she eye, as being equally rs effective AS
brushes, glass %droppers, etc, and far less
likely To introduce foreign substances. -
Boston Budget
, 1887-01-27

MH. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
LAYS the pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. twenty-five
a bottle.
, 1887-01-27

SOME of the congressman who voted for
the interstate commerce bill are now try
ing to find out what the bill means.
, 1887-01-27
S\oGN ioSsis,n + 's b,

thousands suffering from Asthma. Con
sumption. Coughs. ctc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy 1t Ia the best
preparation known .ar al, Lung Troubles,
sold on 4 positive gCatantee at loo. 60c
Pearse & McGill, Druggists.
, 1887-01-27

ASwiss law compels every newly mar
ned couple to plant trees shortly after
the ceremony Of marriage.
, 1887-01-27

DAILY LKADKR. all transient advertisements
10 cents per line each Insertion, 6 consecutive
~ line.
Minor mention notices. among local reading
matter. 10 cents per line each insertion.
WkKkLY LKADER, all transient advertise
ments - cents per line frst Insertion one
month, % cents per line six months 10 cent.
OCT line one year 8 cents per line. Marriage
AAd birth notices el.0U each. No advertisement
inserted for less than Is cents.
II. GLAFcKK. Publisher.
, 1887-01-27
TERMS OF srTRscRIPrION

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u per month.
Daily. sv mail. 81 per month, S.m Tor six
mooths, .. per year. al advance.
weekly ElcO per annum, Sis for six months,
payable In advance.